But few remember Shere Hite today.

What led to her erasure?

At Sundance, Newnham told Deadline she first became aware ofThe Hite Reportat a young age.

Sex researcher Shere Hite

Sex researcher Shere HiteIris Brosch/IFC Films/Sapan Studios

It enjoys a 100 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hite died in London in 2020 at the age of 77.

Johnson added, Shere is a giant in the sexual wellness and female empowerment space.

Sex researcher Shere Hite in ‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite’

Shere Hite in 1977.Galuschka/ullstein bild via Getty Images

Her story must be told loudly and clearly.

To be the voice of Sheres writings was a deep honor.

This woman was spectacular and Im eager for the current world to learn more about her.

Nicole Newnham is represented by Entertainment 360 and Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman.

This Machine is represented by WME, Jeanne Newman at HJTH, and 42West.

TeaTime Pictures is represented by WME, Untitled, JSSK, and Slate PR.

No target release date for the film has been announced.